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Speed vans breaching guidelines could 'open floodgates' for appeals
Penalty points
Vehicles have been pictured parked behind trees and bus stops in Belfast in an apparent breach of guidelines
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Pedestrian road deaths in Ireland on course to hit 15-year high this year
Road Deaths
Nearly twice as many pedestrians were killed at night than during daylight hours and 58 per cent of fatalities occurred on urban roads with speed limits under 60kph
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Slight drop in petrol and diesel prices but instability could see rise in coming months
Cost of Living
Motorists saved up to 2c per litre at the pumps in September, but prices rises could be on the cards due to crude costs and instability in the Middle East
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Road Safety Authority receives 15 complaints of 'inappropriate behaviour' by driving instructors
Motoring
Nearly one in three complaints by learner drivers alleged inappropriate behaviour by instructors, while others concerned the quality of training and disputes over payment
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Motorists could face €120 fine for vaping while driving, insurance firm warns
Vaping
Quote Devil says using e-cigarettes behind the wheel poses a 'huge risk' to road users
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Speed limit reduction plans dismissed as 'knee-jerk reaction' by critics
Road Deaths
The Government insisted yesterday that the reforms were required following the increasing number of road fatalities over the summer months
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Shock as over 1,700 drivers in Ireland operating on learner permits for over 30 years
Motoring
New figures, released under the Freedom of Information Act, show almost 34,000 people have had at least five learner permits.
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Tolls on Ireland's transport network set to rise from July 1 - as hikes for roads near you revealed
M50
The Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland confirmed tolls on the country’s national road network are to increase
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People urged to be aware of tinting laws as jeep with Batmobile-style windows stopped by Gardai
Motoring
Many people may be unaware of the law around tinting your windows
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Millions worth of cars taken off the road every year due to lack of VRT
Motoring
Revenue is collecting an average of €1 million a month from motorists
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Drivers warned of big changes to NCT with three new items to be tested on cars from this week
NCT
Depending on how old your car is, you could have an NCT upcoming soon
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Handy car gadget sold to Irish motorists recalled over burn fears
eBay
People are being warned to stop using the product immediately
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Drivers left in shock over what speed camera sign 'really shows'
Motoring
Most people assumed the picture is that of a side-profile camera
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'It will change your perspective forever' - Drivers just discovering what speed camera sign actually is
Motoring
Some motorists in the UK and Ireland were interpreting the sign from the incorrect angle
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Drivers receive scam eFlow payment texts with warning issued ahead of Easter weekend
Scams
People are bing sent scam text messages asking them to pay an unpaid toll fine
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Electric car sales in Ireland double as drivers look for value despite grant cut
Motoring
A total of 58,116 new cars have been sold in the first quarter of 2023
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Irish drivers paying €300 a month to keep car on the road - and there's more fuel pain on the way
Motoring
Fuel costs are the top concern when it comes to running a car
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Drivers advised on when their NCT should be 'free-of-charge' as waitlist grows
NCT
"The NCT service recognises there are significant waiting lists for NCT appointments"
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Thousands could miss out on €1,500 in government scheme as change date approaches
Electric cars
"The maximum private vehicle car grant will be set at €3,500 for applications from July 1"
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Some drivers are just discovering 'magic' button that defrosts car windscreen in seconds
Expert Advice
The video was shared on TikTok and came as a surprise to many
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How to avoid car accidents in the snow - from high gears to sunglasses
Motoring
Experts are warning drivers in Ireland to be cautious while on the roads as accidents are much more prevalent in these conditions.
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Tips to protect your car in cold weather including getting it to a car wash before snow lands
Motoring
Met Eireann has issued a snow and ice warning for the entire country
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How is car insurance calculated? Experts answer the most Googled car insurance questions in Ireland
Car insurance
Founded in 2007, Chill is an Irish-based insurer that searches and compares 14 different insurers to help customers gain the best deals. They make a great deal, easier
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The two counties where drivers pay the highest car insurance - and neither of them are Dublin
Car insurance
Analysts noted that motorists in some more rural counties have been hit with higher bills
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